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Abscesses: an open and shut case!

S M Barnes1, P L Milsom

  • 1Accident and Emergency Department, Leeds General Infirmary, England.

Archives of Emergency Medicine
|December 1, 1988
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Primary closure for abscess treatment, suggested 37 years ago, shows superior healing but lacks widespread acceptance in emergency departments. Traditional packing methods may lack justification, warranting further research into abscess management.

Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Surgical Practice

Background:

  • A 37-year-old suggestion proposed primary closure for abscesses over traditional incision and drainage.
  • This method was thought to yield superior healing outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey current practices and teaching of abscess management in accident and emergency departments.
  • To review existing literature on abscess treatment methods.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of accident and emergency departments regarding abscess management techniques.
  • Literature review on primary closure versus incision and drainage for abscesses.

Main Results:

  • Despite reported satisfaction, primary closure has not achieved widespread adoption.

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  • Survey results indicate a gap between perceived benefits and actual clinical practice.
  • Literature review suggests no clear justification for traditional abscess cavity packing.

    • Conclusions:

    • Traditional abscess packing methods may be unjustifiable.
    • Further research is needed to understand the lack of acceptance for primary closure in abscess management.
    • Evidence suggests a need to re-evaluate standard abscess treatment protocols.